302 Main Street Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475-1741 Telephone: 860-395-3123 Facsimile: 860-395-3125 HMC REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 10, 2015 7:PM ACTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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1. Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order at 7:01 pm by Chairman Ray Collins.
2. Roll Call:
Present: Ray Collins, Chairman; Les Bowman, Secretary; Dick Goduti; George Wall; David Cole; Gerri Lewis, Clerk
Absent: Scott Mitchell, Harbor Master
3. Citizens with Business before the Commission:
Walter Moore, a Chester resident who has a vessel in North Cove, attended the meeting so that he could apprise the commission of the change of placement of his vessel due to the conditions in the Cove. He noted that the Harbormaster was aware of this. Mr. Bowman commented that he was aware of this change as his vessel had to be moved as well.
A motion to approve this change was made by Mr. Cole, seconded by Mr. Bowman and was so VOTED unanimously.
4. Minutes: Meeting 6/8/15; 6/22/15 special meeting
A motion to approve minutes of 6/8/15 regular meeting & 6/22/15 special meeting was made by Mr. Cole, seconded by Mr. Wall and was so VOTED unanimously.
5. Clerk Report
Clerk reported as follows:
Continue to pick up the mail in the Selectman’s office; copy checks; fill out Treasurer’s Report for deposit and bring to Treasurer. In contact with IT director. Send email updates to IT director of mooring lists and wait lists for website. In contact with accounting for payment of bills, monthly reports, and payroll. Continue to receive emails from the selectman’s office and emails from mooring holders, wait list requests and new requests regarding moorings. Chairman copied on all incoming and outgoing emails.
North Cove Wait List New: John Waanders, Old Saybrook 6/8/15; Sean Murphy, Old Saybrook 6/13/15; John Humphrey, Old Saybrook 7/22/15; Karl Frost, Old Saybrook 8/3/15.
Clothesline Wait List New: John Ayer, Old Saybrook 6/8/15.
Ferry Dock Wait List New: John Waanders, Old Saybrook 6/8/15.
In process of making new files and reorganizing file cabinet in town hall vault.
A motion to approve John Waanders, Sean Murphy, John Humphrey and Karl Frost to the North Cove Wait List was made by Mr. Wall, seconded by Mr. Cole and was so VOTED unanimously.
A motion to approve John Ayer to the Clothesline Wait List was made by Mr. Bowman, seconded by Mr. Wall and was so VOTED unanimously.
A motion to approve John Waanders to the Ferry Dock Wait List was made by Mr. Bowman, seconded by Mr. Cole and was so VOTED unanimously.
Mr. Cole had questions about the size of the boat, and asked the clerk to send information to him.
6. North Cove wait list update: See Clerk Report above.
7. Ferry Road wait list update: See Clerk Report above.
8. Clothesline wait list update: See Clerk Report above.
9. Waterways: No report.
10. Harbor Master Report:
Harbormaster Scott Mitchell was absent from the meeting. Mr. Collins read the report that was submitted by Mr. Mitchell:
1. There have been issues in the Cove of boats not having enough water and between the mooring holders and I we have moved some spots around or switched moorings to try to accommodate everyone.
2. The Clothesline Area looking like there will be about 8 openings for next year as I have not seen 8 spots being used at all.
3. The blue sailboat by the state launch area: I did have a phone conversation with owner and he did tell me it would be moved about 2 weeks ago. Now he is not returning my calls and it is still there. Mr. Goduti has een a big help with this boat issue; putting me in contact with the right people to make efforts on this blue sailboat.
4. I have been getting a lot of calls in concern about the town not having a police boat and people in the river not slowing down when they should.
5. Also I am starting to make phone calls about pulling moorings in the fall.
Mr. Goduti reported to the commission that he had spoken with Attorney Cronin. He suggested that the commission move forward according to law and take ownership and remove the blue sail boat. He spoke to Between the Bridges and they could haul it and put it in Ferry Road area. He noted that if it isn’t claimed, the town can dispose of it.
The commission had several questions. Mr. Collins inquired about the cost and ownership of the boat. Mr. Bowman asked for a proposal for Mr. Goduti’s suggested plan and also inquired about the cost. Mr. Cole also inquired to have more details and suggested not to put it on Ferry Road property. He noted that there are too many unknowns.
Mr. Goduti made a motion to put the abandoned boat issue on the next agenda. There was no second and therefore, motion failed.
Mr. Collins reported that he will speak with Selectman Fortuna about this issue.
11. Correspondence
- Alan Curtiss; Changed with another mooring holder due to his boat frequently being stuck in the mud. Mr. Bowman suggested dropping a note to Mr. Curtiss acknowledging this change.
- Lisa Carruthers; Surrendering her space in North Cove. Clerk will acknowledge and thank Ms. Carruthers.
- Attorney Cassella for Old Colony Construction, LLC.; Re balance of monies due. Mr. Goduti suggested that Chairman Collins speak with Selectman Fortuna and town attorney about this issue. Mr. Collins noted that he would be speaking to Selectman Fortuna on this issue.
- Robert Cika; sold 35’ sail boat and is in the process of replacing it with a 30’ power boat. Mr. Cika is in North Cove. Harbormaster is aware of this. The Commission had no objection to Harbormaster handling this.
Dispensation to Rule 11:
- Theodore Tester requesting dispensation to Rule 11. Undergoing engine work.
- Bart Langer requesting dispensation to Rule 11. Doing extensive cruising.
- Michael Armstrong requesting dispensation to Rule 11. Sold boat.
- Reddington/Borzenski requesting dispensation to Rule 11. Is not using mooring this year. Medical issue.
- Walter Moore, III: requesting dispensation to Rule 11. Doing extensive cruising.
- Edson Bourne: requesting dispensation to Rule 11. Doing extensive cruising.
- Jim Mitchell: requesting dispensation to Rule 11 due to boat issues.
A motion to approve requests for dispensation to Rule 11 was made by Mr. Cole, seconded by Mr. Wall and was so VOTED unanimously.
Mr. Goduti made a motion to put “Rule 11” requests as an agenda item going forward, seconded by Mr. Bowman and it was so VOTED unanimously.
DEEP: OLISP Applications:
Mr. Collins noted the following Certificate of Permission applications:
- CT DEEP COP Application: DOCKO for Channelside Homeowners Association. Project: New Piers and Floats. Mr. Collins questioned this application and noted that he would contact DOCKO for more information.
- CT DEEP COP Application: DOCKO for David Sams. Project: New boat lift.
- CT DEEP COP Application: DOCKO for Harbor One Marina, O.S. to conduct maintenance dredging.
At this time, Mr. Collins read the correspondence from Freedom of Information that four members of the Commission received as a result of Mr. Goduti’s FOI complaint.
12. New Business
Mr. Goduti brought up the newspaper article with regard to the Police Patrol Boat. Noting that there were conflicting stories, he felt that the HMC was entitled to know about the conversation between Chairman Collins, Selectman Fortuna and Chief Spera. Mr. Collins noted that he already told the commission about his call from Selectman Fortuna and what had transpired.
Mr. Goduti noted the schedule of meetings and asked why the commission members weren’t notified about the cancellation of the July meeting before it happened.
13. Old Business
Mr. Bowman asked that “North Cove Dredging” be added as an agenda item under old business.
14. Bills for Payment:
A motion to pay Clerk; Olsen Sanitation; VIP Supply; Connecticut Water Co.; Osso Associates, LLC; CTDRS; Saybrook Hardware; Beard Lumber; and Scott Mitchell was made by Mr. Cole, seconded by Mr. Bowman.
Discussion: Mr. Goduti noted that Harbormaster’s payment for use of boat was not in the budget. How was this getting paid? Mr. Collins noted that he would see Selectman Fortuna to petition BOS and also BOF.
A revised motion to pay Clerk; Olsen Sanitation; VIP Supply; Connecticut Water Co.; Osso Associates, LLC; CTDRS; Saybrook Hardware; and Beard Lumber; was made by Mr. Cole, seconded by Mr. Bowman was VOTED unanimously.
A motion to approve payment to Scott Mitchell out of the Harbor Management Fund was made by Mr. Bowman, seconded by Mr. Cole.
Discussion: Mr. Collins reported that he would speak with Selectman Fortuna in the morning about this. The motion was so VOTED unanimously.
15: Adjournment: A motion to adjourn at 7:55 was seconded and passed.
Submitted: Gerri Lewis, Clerk
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